Yannick Rousseau

Yannick Rousseau

INTRIGUING WINEMAKER Yannick Rousseau’s winemaking philosophy and style are  old  school. His wines – both his high-end Y. Rousseau label wines and the more approachable Son of a Butcher (SOB) – are made with passion, consistency, and meticulous care....
Sam Peters

Sam Peters

INTRIGUING MARKETER In his role as executive director for three Napa Valley wine associations (Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association, Mount Veeder Appellation Council, and Atlas Peak Appellation Association) Sam Peters represents and markets each’s...
Rodger Collinson

Rodger Collinson

INTRIGUING COMMUNITY SUPPORTER Napa firefighter/paramedic Rodger Collinson loves food. When on duty, he is often the crew appointed firehouse  chef. When off duty, he’s  combing the Napa Valley  for new restaurants and undiscovered eats. “I’m...
Matt Stamp

Matt Stamp

INTRIGUING RESTAURANTEUR Operating a restaurant is a  challenge  in  the best of times. In the worst of times, it takes commitment beyond the norm. Few demonstrate that commitment better than Matt Stamp, Partner at downtown Napa’s Compline. The Master...
Al James

Al James

INTRIGUING MUSICIAN Al James straddles two counties, playing  venues throughout both Napa and Monterey.  The singer/songwriter got a foothold in wine country in 2014 and has played his diverse portfolio  of music, focusing on jazz and blues, in nearly...
Corey Edwards

Corey Edwards

INTRIGUING UNSUNG HERO Corey Edwards is Napa Valley’s modern-day town crier. Day and night, he monitors various websites, police scanners, and fire cameras in order to keep the community apprised of anything that puts the  public  in  danger. ...